I had planned to wander around Chandni Chowk but the rains were coming down hard. I was already partly soaked from just crossing the street. I thought it best to head back to the New Delhi subway and back to the hotel. I sent Dempy a message on WhatsApp to see if she wanted anything. She... Continue Reading →
The Map Project – India
Hello! Here is the next and last (but only for the time being I hope) installment of The Map Project. It has been great reading the posts and seeing what these kids have learned. Perhaps when I get back to doing a few short trips now and again they can give their insight once more. I hope... Continue Reading →
The Map Project – Dubai
Next on The Map Project is Kieran telling us about Dubai, an oasis in the desert. Thanks Kieran! ---------------------------------------------- Hello it's Kieran writing another blog post to tell you about Eeva's wonderful travels around the world. Dubai is an amazing city it. Is one of the largest but also one of the most advanced in... Continue Reading →
The Map Project – Istanbul, Turkey
I'm loving The Map Project posts! I hope you are as well. Today we head to Istanbul, Turkey courtesy of Deklan. Enjoy! ---------------------- Hi it's Deklan! I am happy to share Eeva's adventure in Istanbul for her blog today. Istanbul is a very big city in Turkey. It has 18% of the country's inhabitants. It... Continue Reading →
The Map Project – Sofia, Bulgaria
Please enjoy this installment of The Map Project, brought to you by Rhiannon. ______________________________ Romania is to the north of Sofia and Macedonia to the west. Greece and Turkey are to the south and the Black Sea is to the east. Bulgaria has a population of 7.4 million people. Bulgaria is the oldest country in... Continue Reading →
The Map Project – Greece
There are a few more instalments for The Map Project. The kids have learned a bit about our amazing world and who knows, maybe they will be future travellers themselves. Today Kieran tells us about Greece. _____________________ Hi, it's Kieran updating you on Eeva's travels around the world. Athens is the capital of Greece which... Continue Reading →
India
HELLO! Greetings from India. I've been here a month and leave soon for Dubai. Here are some pics of my time here. I have seen Punjab, Delhi, Agra (Taj Mahal) and Goa. India has been a series of ups and downs. It truly is unlike any place I have ever visited and I have only touched the... Continue Reading →
Belgrade, Serbia
Oh Beograd, how you surprised me. Belgrade was my "entry" point to Eastern Europe. I spent ten days there as I applied for my Indian Visa at the Indian Embassy there. In that time I encountered such great people. Not only the wonderful people I met from around the globe at my hostel (and it's... Continue Reading →
Ohrid, Macedonia
Ohrid is a small city in southern Macedonia and is situated on Lake Ohrid. Two-thirds of this lake belongs to Macedonia while the other third belongs to Albania. Ohrid is a very picturesque city of approx. 40,000 residents. Nestled along the hillside there are numerous Orthodox churches, Samuil's Fortress, an old amphitheatre and numerous streets... Continue Reading →
The Map Project – Dublin, Ireland
Today's Map Project installment is by Kieran. He will be showcasing Dublin, Ireland. Thanks Kieran! ------------------------------- Eeva has now visited many places in Europe but never Ireland - until now when she decided to venture there. During her time there she sent text messages to us saying how much she loved it and that she would... Continue Reading →
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Hello! I am currently in my hostel in Skopje, Macedonia. The city is interesting. Not my favourite but it'll do. As of late they have been under construction, erecting buildings of a classic Greek style but they are brand new. And then there are the statues. I do not think I have seen so many... Continue Reading →
Places Places Places
Before departing Canada I imagined that I would be uploading photos and stories on a continual basis. It seems I was mistaken. It certainly is not because I have purposely neglected writing. I have had a nagging in the back of my head telling me I need to post more often. Part of my neglect is because... Continue Reading →
Wanders The World 